Atenas, Alajuela
Atenas: canton in the province of Alajuela in Costa Rica
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Quick Facts about Atenas
| Population | 25,460 |
| Country | Costa Rica |
| State | Alajuela (Costa Rica) |
| County | Atenas |
| Area | 127.19 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 9.9749,-84.3789 |
| Altitude | 2,297 feet / 700 meters |
| Capital | Atenas |
| Capital city | Atenas is capital of Grecia Canton |
| Time Zone | America/Costa_Rica |
| Local time | 03:05:52 (18th April 2026) |
Geography
Atenas is located at 9°58'30"N 84°22'44"W (9.9748900, -84.3788600).
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- Escobal
- Santa Eulalia
- San Isidro
- Concepción
- Mercedes
- San José
- Jesús
- Atenas
Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1864 | 3,185 | - | census |
| 1883 | 5,551 | 42.62% | census |
| 1892 | 6,208 | 10.58% | census |
| 1927 | 7,631 | 18.65% | census |
| 1950 | 9,313 | 18.06% | census |
| 1963 | 11,018 | 15.47% | census |
| 1973 | 12,610 | 12.62% | census |
| 1984 | 15,011 | 15.99% | census |
| 2000 | 22,479 | 33.22% | census |
| 2011 | 25,460 | 11.71% | census |